Tag: 1950s

Queen of the Nylon Jungle

On this day in 1940, the first pairs of nylon stockings were sold in the United States. It was a landmark moment in fashion history, and the nylon stocking quickly became associated with feminine beauty and allure. A wave of pinup girls in the ‘40s and ‘50s wore them, which cemented nylon stockings status as … Continue reading Queen of the Nylon Jungle →

Random Image Dump #22: Great Gams

Back in January, we celebrated drop dead legs. Well, our bounty of images for that post runneth over, so at the time we started work on a sequel. It’s finally ready for public consumption. So, buckle up, we’re back with even more great gams. I know, you’re shocked, right? Go figure. We love femme fatales … Continue reading Random Image Dump #22: Great Gams →

Bombshells: Marie Wilson

Lovely, innocent-looking, well-endowed comedienne Marie Wilson was a featherbrained delight instantly reminiscent of the zany Gracie Allen. Unlike Allen, however, Marie was a knockout--with high cheekbones, a wide slash of a mouth and a figure that wouldn't quit. IMDb That’s taken from golden age of Hollywood starlet Marie Wilson’s IMDb bio. Besides offering a less-than positive … Continue reading Bombshells: Marie Wilson →

Hot Shots of the Week: The Big Heat

This week’s hot shots come from the publicity photos and poster for the excellent 1953 film noir, The Big Heat. The publicity shots are some of the most provocative of their era, with Gloria Grahame kneeling suggestively before Glenn Ford and his gun—clearly meant to stand in for his other piece, if you know what … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: The Big Heat →

Go Put Your Records On

Of all music formats, from eight-tracks to cassette tapes, CDs to downloadable files and then streaming, none have ever achieved the caché of the analog king, vinyl records. After a drop in sales for all music-listening mediums, vinyl has seen a resurgence in popularity over the last decade or so. Hipsters love their vinyl, after … Continue reading Go Put Your Records On →

Hot Shots of the Week: Jill St. John Blinded Me with Science

It's poetry in motionShe turned her tender eyes to meAs deep as any oceanAs sweet as any harmonyBut she blinded me with science(She blinded me with science!)And failed me in biology, hey (huh, huh, huh) Jill St. John rocking a leopard print bathing suit and heels while tinkering with her chemistry set is a perfect … Continue reading Hot Shots of the Week: Jill St. John Blinded Me with Science →